1988 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 74 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | NSX | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
